Kosher Giving was founded at the outset of the Iron Swords War to address the immediate needs of Israeli society while responding to the drive of the global giving community to contribute meaningfully and effectively. During the first three months of the war, we shared daily updates on urgent Kosher Causes and opportunities. An archive of many of those pressing projects can be found below.
My five-year-old son is hopping all over the living room.
We’ve just received the Homefront Command alert that comes moments before the air raid sirens.
He looks at us with a big smile and says, “I hope there’s a siren! I love sirens. We can all be together in the sealed room.”
For those who give to Israel, this is a moment to pause—not to retreat, but to reassess. What was relevant at the onset of the war may no longer reflect the needs of the moment. The question is no longer how much to give—but how to give in a way that is meaningful, mindful, and measurable.
Equinote is visiting shelters and hotels for evacuees. Roughly 20% of the children in shelters have special needs, and Equinote is a calm, understanding presence to parents and children who are away from their routines. They offer much needed music therapy, conducting workshops on healing sounds and releasing trauma through music and play.
In the first three years of its operations, Grilling for Israel organized 126 events and served an impressive 11,000 meals. But it was after October 7, when the organization truly found its stride. In just two months, they have provided an astounding 87,000 meals, demonstrating the incredible need of this initiative, the growth of the volunteer base, and the commitment of generous donors.
Sharing the impact of EFI on the lives of individuals with Asperger’s and autism in Israel. From nurturing social skills to facilitating employment and providing wartime support, EFI is at the forefront of empowering and integrating those on the autism spectrum into society.
HaGal Sheli combines surfing and youth education to empower at-risk youth in Israel. The organization focuses on building life skills and resilience through therapeutic interactions with the sea and surfing. In response to the Iron Swords War, HaGal Sheli has launched emergency programs to help young people cope with post-traumatic stress disorder and anxiety.